About: This is an expected education trip that is part of UDA's curriculum. The students will leave Monday morning, and return to school on Wednesday. All meals are included with participation in the trip. The curriculum covered by Guided Discoveries: AstroCamp in Idyllwild includes learning about physical science, astronomy, investigation and experimentation. Some of the possible classes include building and launching rockets, atmosphere and gases, lights and lasers, and micro-gravity. Students also have the opportunity to go zip lining and work together on other ropes courses where they can practice their teamwork and leadership skills.

For more information about Guided Discoveries: AstroCamp, head to their website HERE.

About: The 7th grade will be going to Joshua Tree National Park, August 11-13, 2018. Students will be staying at the Indian Cove Campground in the park. The camping trip is intended to provided students and faculty with a shared experience from which to build class unity and spirit. The program will consist of establishing a camp, camp chores, an introduction to the natural history of the area, basic rock climbing techniques, minimum impact desert travel techniques, group games and activities, evening activities (e.g. campfires, star talks, student presentations, and small group discussions).

About: This is an expected educational trip that is part of UDA's curriculum. The students will leave Monday morning, and return to school on Wednesday. All meals are included with participation in the trip. The curriculum covered at CIMI is focused on marine biology and island ecology. Previous classes have included kayaking with dolphins, sea lions, and leopard sharks, night squid dissections, team building activities, snorkeling in the bay and sea creature touch tanks. Students also learned about the island and the marine environment at Fox Landing.

For more information about CIMI Fox Landing, head to their website HERE.